Good morning! I'm thrilled to be here and participating in the knitalong this year. My name is Karen and I blog at pumpkin sunrise. Right when Melissa posted the choices, I fell in love with the Stonecrop shawl. Garter stitch with lace sounds decadent and a wonderful way to herald in a new year.
I chose this yarn from my stash that has been patiently waiting for the perfect project. Hopefully, I have enough yardage or I can creatively fudge the pattern. If not, I will switch out the yarn and substitute something else from my stash.
I have romantic visions of wearing this shawl to my daughter's wedding in the summer, assuming the dress I buy compliments the shawl. I think only knitters would chose the shawl then the dress!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone else's choices in the coming days :)
edited by Melissa to do a little housekeeping : if you're new to the blog and don't know about our knitalong here's a link ~ jump in if you'd like ~ there's still time!
Of course we must always pick yarn before our garments. Is there any other way :) Looking forward to seeing your Stonecrop.
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ReplyDeleteWelcome, Stonecrop, to match a mother of the bride dress, congratulations!, exciting times, can't wait to see all~
Thanks Kelli, I'm excited about the wedding and the shawl :)
Deletelove the yarn by the way
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to be knitting with you, Karen. Your Stonecrop will be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love cashmere, and since I buy the yarn before I ever choose the pattern, your idea of knitting the shawl before finding the dress makes perfect sense! LOL, welcome to our KAL!
ReplyDeleteI always buy the yarn before the pattern! makes life more spicy.
DeleteI'm so excited to be knitting with you, Karen! You're my first real 'friend' on Ravelry .... I knew you before you even became a blogger :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you're knitting for your daughter's wedding ~ and cashmere...ooo la la!!!
Very excited to share our space with you!
I feel the same :) You gave me the incentive to start blogging.....and I LOVE it! Looking forward to casting on and knowing I'm in good company :)
DeleteI've loved watching you grow and change with your blog ~ you have quite a following :)
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